Some operations are located in what normally would be considered
a private home; rooms are rented on a nightly basis just as a hotel
or motel. The MDH will license these operations that have one or
more beds available, as a hotel or motel.

An MDH plan review may be required and plans are needed for all portions
of the operation, such as upgrading the private water supply or
private on-site sewage disposal system, food establishment or lodging
facilities.

If food service is offered in the morning, it is to be licensed
as a restaurant. Please contact your local environmental health
specialist to discuss food-licensing options.

If the proposed operation serves 10 or fewer persons, then domestic
equipment may be allowed. If there are 11 or more persons, then
all provisions of the rules governing the requirement of commercial
equipment meeting the standards of NSF International apply.

Proper zoning and approval from the municipality or township for
the operation of a Bed and Breakfast establishment must be demonstrated
to MDH before we will consider any plan review, site inspection
or other steps toward the issuance of a license.